Weekly Flylady Thread 25th January 2010

soappie

Half the house has been dusted and dysoned. Just got the other half to do now...

Oh, and I've just had a lovely surprise! I've just renewed my car tax - first time since rates went up ridiculously last May. I thought I'd fall into the £400+ category :eek: but blow me, the Chancellor has been nice. Because my car was registered before 2006, there's a special K category and it was only £215.00 :money:

Dustykitten

Soappie - I had that nice tax surprise too but I think it is only for this year.

Just finishing dinner then
Beaver run
return books to library
friend this evening for a cuppa - that is 3 lots of friends in one day - no wonder I'm getting nowhere with the flying!

rosepink1984

Evening, sorry I wasn't on earlier. DH has been at home all day as he has a cold so I've not been able to get online much. He's just popped out to get a kebab as that's the only thing he wants to eat. I'm not too bad - apart from the upset tummy from the AB's. Feel a bit grotty but am ok.

I've thrown out masses of rubbish from the kitchen and put things in the recycling bags, and done a bit of tidying generally. Not huge amounts, but definitely 15 mins worth so have reached my goal for the day. I couldn't do all I had planned cos DH was home.

I've not fully caught up, got to read from p.8 onwards

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

DD1 was in charge of DD2. In the morning, she took her to the optician for her eye test. No specs needed. In the afternoon, she managed to get to the only branch of their bank in the town which was open on Saturdays, only to be told that under 18's are not allowed to withdraw money from their savings accounts at weekends. Bearing in mind all their other branches close at 3.30 during the week, DD1 explained this and politely asked what the procedure was for closing all accounts immediately. They got their money and went to the hairdressers for a lovely long layered cut each.

Good for your DD for sticking up for herself, yet being polite and very very clever at the same time! Sounds like the bank needs to rethink it's policies

Hugs Valli, Ishtar, Yorkie xx

Hugs Lil_me for you, your dad and for Matthew and his family

Toots well done on getting your list down by 5 things! That’s fab!

Gotnodosh I hope your back is better soon

Soappie I hope your course goes well

AJ have a great holiday

Macpep congrats to DH on his win and generosity in giving some of his winnings to the runner up

Love and hugs to Lady Liberty and Diva

ETA: is anyone else having trouble with FB? I've not been able to post anything all day

Dustykitten

Rose are you taking friendly bacteria capsules to replace the ones in your gut killed off by the ABs? Maybe ask in a health food shop/pharmacy if not.

I've put the next lot of washing on the banisters - it takes so long to dry this weather it's driving me senseless.

ETA - also have you told your GP about the effect they have on you. I am intolerant of lots of ABs but there are suitable ones (they are just not always first choice, probably more costly, for all GPs)

LameWolf

Dustykitten wrote: »

I've put the next lot of washing on the banisters - it takes so long to dry this weather it's driving me senseless.

I sympathise; I have a full-length, very heavy black dress merrily dripping into the bath as I type.

macpep1

MissHiggerty wrote: »

I knew it, really, when I put that ditzy avatar up.

"No good will come of it, Miss Higgerty," I said to myself, in the sternest voice possible. "If you try to fly in those stockings you'll just end up acting like an air-head."

So this morning I have been making stuff to take out to a friend's house tonight for a Burns' night supper (she is Scottish, and has caught a wild haggis). I promised:

* Some dinky steamed puddings with whisky sauce
* A loaf of home-made bread
* A big bowl of bashed neeps and tatties. (well, swede anyway, not actually turnips)

So, having melted the puddings beyond recognition, I then came to cook the swede. And find I didn't buy one. And the village shop is closed on a Monday.

I did find a quarter of a swede in the fridge. So I cooked that. And it looked miserable; and furthermore it won't cook - it's still hard after *ages* in the Aga simmer oven, which normally cooks it a treat. [Sulk].

So I've found a butternut squash and I've roasted that and bashed it instead. At least the stuff is orange now.

Would Rabbie approve? Jinks, Toots, MacPep: reassure me!




Yours, incompetently
MissH
xxxx
p.s. I sprayed swede all over the kitchen trying to bash it; and I broke a glass bowl as well. I really think that avatar has to go....
p.p.s. I usually use recycled black plastic mini-pudding bowls from the 2-in-a-pack puds at M&S to cook steamed sponges in. (We used to get them a lot before I realised *just* how cheaply I could throw them together myself. But no lids.)
p.p.p.s. I only had Irish whiskey. It gets worse, doesn't it?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

You made me laugh as well so yes you are forgiven and am sure your friend will appreciate all the effort you made

By the way you should ask her where she got the *ahem* wild haggis :rotfl::rotfl:
Well for Burns supper we had tatties, steak pie and brussel sprouts we don't like haggis or turnip and the kids had a tiny bit of irn bru watered down as they are not allowed this but DD said they had it in school today for Burns Day but as she was a packed lunch rather than a cash cafe she didn't get any. As she knows she isn't allowed it am sure she would not have taken it anyway if she was given the option

greenbee

I'm suffering from a severe attack of CBA (probably because I've been cold all day ). My gym partner has just told me that she can't go to the gym tonight, so I'm now reluctant to get changed and drive 8 mile each way just to walk on a treadmill for an hour. I know I need to do the exercise, but I'd rather just veg on the sofa with a trashy novel ...

I did walk to the post office today, but that's less than a mile and I need to do FOUR!!!

macpep1

HHC anyone 6.15 -6.45??:D

Nice DH has already changed bedding when I was at work today

Should be able to get both kids rooms done DD got her TV taken off her on Saturday until room was tidied BAD BAD MUM!! (it really wasnt that bad) and I generally keep on top of DS's room so join me if you can.

sabs10

Monday ~ Kiddies rooms/Spare rooms/Additional reception rooms
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum floors![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Strip and wash bedding/throws/curtains[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]
Clear out a whole cupboard -clothes, toys or just junk.. whichever needs it most!
Wash 2 windows
[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]
Clean paintwork.. don't forget tops of frames and doors!
Find 5 things to ebay/charity shop and list/take them straight away!
Empty and wash out bins
[/STRIKE]


Extras

1. [STRIKE]
   
2. Clean out any pets/poo trays etc
3. Catch up on important phone calls –call council re tax refund, Homeserve re unblocking drain, Home Access re application pack
4. [/STRIKE]
5. [STRIKE]
   
6. Empty and clean out your handbag/coat pockets.. wherever you stuff your purse and receipts!
7. HHI
8. [/STRIKE]

Todailies:

• Clear a hotspot M T W T F S S
• Shine kitchen sink M T W T F S S
• Make bed M T W T F S S
• S&S Bthrm M T W T F S S
• To bed with book & hot chocolate 10.30pm M T W T F S S

(green = done!,red = not done!)





MACAW

• inventory of pantry, fridge & freezer before planning weekly menu

Yeah me...... managed to do whole list & finished extras, plus renewed car tax too

Bonus was the council have already started the refund of overpayment of CT, which should hit the bank next week :j:j:j

Am now going to have some reading time withh DDs

TOOTS - Please may I have a Monday Star. Thank You

Lo-Lo

Hello everyone,
Back from work and tired but sort of ready to go!! Will try to get half hour exercise in as well, but it's already quite late so really not sure that's gonna happen! Best of luck everyone.
x

Monday ~ Bedroom DONE!

Edit 7.30pm - also got to [STRIKE]make mushroom risotto[/STRIKE] and maybe got some crochet done...